The car tech taking South Africa by storm
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales are rising rapidly in South Africa.
Science/Tech
36% of Chinese Undergraduates Choose Engineering, Compared To 5% in US and UK
36% of all Chinese undergraduate entrants — about 1.6 million people — selected engineering degrees in 2022 (the latest year for which data are available), up from 32% in 2010, according to data from China’s Ministry of Education. In Britain and America, which have far fewer students to start with, the proportion hovers around 5%. The surge comes as China’s government directs universities to...
The 8 Best Drones (2025): Flight-Tested and Reviewed
Whether you want to battle Star Wars spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these drones is going to be perfect for you.
12 Best Standing Desks of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.
GeForce Now gets major upgrade in South Africa
The cloud game streaming service has proven immensely popular in South Africa, with subscriptions practically sold out since launch in December 2023.
Brother Printer Bug In 689 Models Exposes Millions To Hacking
An anonymous reader quotes a report from SecurityWeek: Hundreds of printer models from Brother and other vendors are impacted by potentially serious vulnerabilities discovered by researchers at Rapid7. The cybersecurity firm revealed on Wednesday that its researchers identified eight vulnerabilities affecting multifunction printers made by Brother. The security holes have been found to impact...
Space Elevators Could Totally Work—If Earth Days Were Much Shorter
What would it take to run a cable from the ISS to Earth? Depends how fast you want the Earth to rotate.
The Next Acetaminophen Tablet You Take Could Be Made From PET
This research could represent the first documented case of paracetamol production from plastic waste using E. coli bacteria.
The great migration to Windows 11 Pro starts here
Windows 11 Pro is set to become the standard for modern business environments.
These 7 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested (2025)
We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.
Vodacom’s influence on Maziv too strong to ignore: tribunal
The Competition Tribunal has found that Vodacom’s Maziv deal would have caused harm to competition and market innovation.
Joybird Eliot Sleeper Sofa Review: Gorgeous and Functional
This customizable sleeper couch makes a comfy statement.
The man in charge of two of South Africa’s largest ISPs
Sean Nourse, the CEO of Webafrica, has had an extensive career in the South African broadband space.
Mattress Shopping Terms to Know (2025)
Shopping for a mattress online means expanding your vocabulary. Here are the key terms to look for.
SA CISOs see ‘marginal’ budget increases amid rising threats
Most South African CISOs report minimal budget increases in 2025, despite mounting threats and growing compliance-driven security demands.
Telkom turnaround is for real
Sanlam Investments portfolio manager Roy Mutooni says Telkom’s ability to generate free cash flow has convinced him that its turnaround is for real.
Hard Fork Live, Part 1: Sam Altman and Brad Lightcap of OpenAI
Highlights from our first live taping, and our reaction to a spicy interview with OpenAI leaders.
The Obsessive Fans Playing God on ‘Love Island’—and Living for the Crash Outs
Doxing contestants. Conspiracies. Fan communities. Vote consulting. As “Love Island USA” gives viewers control over the show’s storylines, some are getting too invested in the resulting chaos.
Trust becomes currency as LinkedIn gains ground
More local corporations turn to the Microsoft-owned professional network service, surpassing social media engagement app Facebook.
Rubin Observatory unleashes world’s largest digital camera on the cosmos
The Vera C Rubin Observatory, boasting the world’s largest digital camera, has begun displaying its first images of the cosmos.
Clarity. Confidence. Copilot. Let’s talk Windows 11 Pro
October 14, 2025. That is the day Windows 10 reaches end of support. For South African organisations still relying on it, that date is not just a technical milestone.